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Technical & Social Program

Monday, September 04

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08:10-10:20

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 1

Session 1: Applied Artificial Intelligence I

Moderador: Carolina Carvajal, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Australia

Session 2

Session 2: OT-IT Integration I

Moderador: José Luis Bugueño, Academic of Mechatronics Engineering Program, Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile

Session 3

Session 3: Advanced Process Control I

Moderador: Víctor Babarovich, Independent Consultant, Program Director Minería Digital 2026, Chile

08:10

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Daily update

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Daily update

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Daily update

08:20

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Transforming mining reliability through predictive maintenance at scale

Edward Bardo, Emerson, USA; Abraham Ortiz, Emerson, Mexico and Joao Pedro Almeida, Emerson, Brazil

eng

Cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory compliance as enablers of secure digital mining

Yaser Alsakaji and Douglas Gomes, Intelltech Intelligent Technologies, Brazil

spa

Simulación simplificada de línea de flotación para identificación y control multivariable predictivo

Walter Eskuche, Autonomation, Chile; y Milind Karkare, Autonomation, Estados Unidos

08:40

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AI-assisted knowledge access for maintenance personnel in heterogeneous mining fleets

Veronica Gacitua, Ribbeon, USA; and Claudio Gacitua, Innovaengine, Chile

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Terrestra Altiplano: optimización exacta del despacho de flotas de camiones de extracción para una orquestación prescriptiva en tiempo real

Ignacio Muñoz, Cosmos Fuel, Chile; y Geff Lang, Terrestra, Chile

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NMP Optimizer: alineando la estrategia con la operación de la concentradora

Robert von Loebenstein, Andritz, Chile

09:00

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Modelamiento físico e IA aplicado al mantenimiento predictivo y optimización de procesos en minería

Víctor Chávez y Javier Meza, ABB, Chile

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Ciberseguridad industrial en sistemas OT en operación: integración progresiva basada en IEC62443

Ricardo Pozo, Inprint, Chile, y María Taberna, Steryon, Spain

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Estimador de granulometría en alimentadores a molino SAG, basado en modelos de Machine Learning de clusterización

Ignacio Villalobos, Honeywell, Chile; Marcelo Navarro y Sergio Rubilar, Anglo American Digital Automation, Chile

09:20

eng

A machine learning approach for fault detection in hydraulic cylinders

Gustavo Pessin, Luísa Ferreira and Thomás Pinto, Instituto Tecnológico Vale, Brazil; and Francisco Diniz, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil

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Sistema de monitoreo de cumplimiento en señales de pare en minería a cielo abierto

Hugo Gonçalves, Arthur Franca, Ruda Martins y Sergio Junior, Hexagon, Brasil; Anthony Gutarra y Aldo Olarte, Hexagon, Peru

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Control adaptativo de presión con señales de vibración para molino SAG en Cerro Corona

José Aedo, César Ramirez, Augusto Flores y Eduardo de la Torre, GoldFields Cerro Corona, Perú

09:40

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Operational excellence in iron ore mining through AI sensing, payload compliance, and remote monitoring

Yan Oliveira, Weir Motion Metrics, Brazil; and Gilney de Freitas, Vale, Brazil

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Convergencia OT-IT en minería habilitada por Ethernet APL y plataformas IIoT

Rodrigo Assmann, Endress+Hauser, Chile

eng

Beyond the froth: digital control of non-visual flotation systems

Tuhin Banerjee, Jasper Schaffer, David Hatton and Fedi Gedeon, Woodgrove Technologies, Canada

10:00

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No technical presentation

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Agile and capital-efficient upgrade of an autonomous fleet management system in Chile

Miguel González, PwC, Chile

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Control predictivo con analítica avanzada en celdas cleaner en planta de sulfato de litio

Karina Milanca, Sebastián Oñate y David Rojas, Nova Andino, Chile

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11:00-12:40

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 4

Session 4: Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics

Moderador: Mauricio Correa, Research Associate, Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC), Universidad de Chile

Session 5

Session 5: Digital Transformation Management

Moderador: Gustavo Pessin, Mining Automation Area Researcher, Vale Institute of Technology, Brazil

Session 6

Session 6: Process Optimization I

Moderador: Daniel Silva, Superintendente Control Procesos, Teck Quebrada Blanca, Chile

Technical Sesion Sponsor

11:00

prt

AI sensing for GET loss prevention and fragmentation analysis at Vale Sossego

Yan Oliveira, Weir Motion Metrics, Brazil; and Matheus Santiago, Vale Base Metal, Brazil

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Integrated metallurgical data from laboratory to pilot for continuous interpretation

Sandy Prieto and Ryan Monteith, SGS Canada

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Autonomous crushing: automation and control in crushing and screening processes

Mário Sérgio Santos, Alexandre Gomes, Cássio Pascoal, Daniel Luiz de Souza, Gabriel Duarte, Kaike Silva, Pedro Henrique de Moura and Camila Carneiro, Vale, Brazil

11:20

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Implementación de modelos de deep learning para la predicción de arcillas en la planificación minera

Pablo Vega, Ricardo Kreft y Julian Ravanal, Radomiro Tomic, Codelco; Valentina Elgueta, Cesar Briceño, Carlos Barrio y Javier Inostroza, Chuquicamata, Codelco; Tomás Rodriguez, Jacqueline Harris, Pablo Soto y Maximiliano Contreras, Mineral Forecast, Chile

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Plataforma digital para revisión y auditoría de modelos BIM aplicada al diseño de plantas del mercado minero

Miguel Angel Barraza y Juan José Ramos, WSP, Chile

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Ajuste dinámico de velocidades de rebose en flotación, según calidad del concentrado de hierro

Felipe Moreno, Honeywell, Chile; Matheus Moreira, Anglo American, Brasil y Sergio Rubilar, Anglo American, Chile

11:40

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Predicting blast-induced vibration risks using machine learning for proactive mine planning

Nicolás Rebolledo, Cristián Olmos, Hugo Lozano and Pablo Durán, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Chile

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Marco de decisión y business case para adoptar robótica en minería subterránea

Carlo Lobiano, José Manuel Ortiz y Francisco Zapata, Kinamics Robotics SpA, Chile

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Integración de control MPC con lógica carro tripper para optimización en líneas acidificación

Patricio Varas, Carlos Yantén, Pablo Karelovic y Felipe Arriagada, Honeywell; Jonathan Aqueveque, Casa Matriz, Codelco; Victor Gómez y Francisco Poblete, Gabriela Mistral, Codelco, Chile

12:00

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Geo-target 3D: modelo predictivo para blancos de perforación

Estefany Cordova, Yhon Vila y Andrea Quevedo, Alpayana, Perú

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Implementación de camiones autónomos en minería: aprendizajes y factores críticos

Rubén Valdebenito, Loreto Stange y Agustín Lomello, Accenture, Chile

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Control granulométrico en el reclamo de la pila de acopio para incrementar el tratamiento de la molienda SAG

Eduardo Teuber, Elecmetal, Chile; y Álvaro Rendón, ECN Scientific/ECN Automation, Chile

12:20

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Optimizing through data: fragmentation monitoring

Matías Castro, Sebastian Fuentes, Rodrigo Veliz, Fernando García and Felipe Moroni, Orica, Chile; and Juan Aravena, Teck, Chile

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Scaling autonomous crushing: from pilot implementation to a structured transformation program

Wendelling Andrade and Paulo Cruz, Accenture, Brazil; Juliene Oliveira, Gabriel Lott, and Luiz Rogério de Freitas Junior, Vale, Brazil

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Optimización de alimentación a chancado: despacho y maximización tratamiento plantas concentradoras

Joaquín González y Manuel Vasquez, BHP CAS, Chile

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14:10-15:50

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 7

Session 7: AI for Mining Operations I

Moderador: Claudio Villalobos, Subgerente de Mantención, Nova Andino Litio, Chile

Session 8

Session 8: Industrial Connectivity & Digital Architecture

Moderador: Aldo Cipriano, Academic and Control & Automation Consultant, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Session 9

Session 9: Industrial Networks & Communications

Moderador: Santiago Nattino, Academic, Electrical Engineering Department, Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile

14:10

prt

Integration of geometallurgy and AI for predictive and real-time optimization in mineral processing

Henrique Teixeira, Glauber Lopes and Giovanni Felice, Samarco Mineração, Brazil; and Matheus La Guardia, Progen, Brazil

eng

IoT-based GNSS Infrastructure for scalable positioning in surface mining assets operations

Felipe Silva, Eduardo Borges, Paulo Braga, Weslley Camilo, Bruno Vicentini, Bruno Ogando, Danilo de Lima, Federal University of Lavras; Leandro Camargo, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Sul; Claudio Dal Col and Bruna Ferreira, Vale, Brazil

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Conectividad móvil pública gestionada como habilitador de soluciones IoT en faenas mineras

Frane Franulic, Entel Digital, Chile

14:30

prt

UAV-AI Framework for inferring subsurface fragmentation using AI-modeled surface metrics

Eraldo Florencio, Strayos, Brazil; Chandrahas Nidumukkala and  Ravi Sahu, Strayos, India

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De la recomendación a la operación: arquitectura cloud-edge para IA industrial

Luis Nieto, SDP Tecnología, Chile; Eduardo Magalhães, Aignosi, Brasil; y Jeancarlo Teixeira, Samarco Mineração, Brasil

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Reframing OT connectivity for digital mining: a service-oriented reference architecture

David Lazcano, Accenture, Chile; Wendelling Andrade and Wallace Carvalho, Accenture, Brazil; and Priscila Guedes, Vale, Brazil

14:50

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Accelerating geological domain definition through AI in an integrated modeling environment

Olga Reshetnikova, Dassault Systèmes, Brazil; José González, Dassault Systèmes, Chile; and Isabella Buitrago, Dassault Systèmes, Colombia

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Arquitectura segura IT/OT para la continuidad operacional de Nova Andino (SQM)

Joaquin Cortez, Orlando Rodriguez, Abiel Andrade, Nova Andino, Chile

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Arquitectura de comunicaciones 10GPON y WiFi 6 como habilitador de la transformación digital en minería subterránea

Samuel Tuesta, York Dueñas, Maycol Garro y Antonio Bernaola, Compañía Minera Poderosa, Perú

15:10

eng

Grounding hyperspectral deep learning in geological expertise and physical reality

Nathalie Risso, Angel Aramayo and Dean Riley, University of Arizona, USA

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Visión holística de procesos mineros a través de una arquitectura integrada de flujo de información

Jorge León, Innomotics, Chile; y Mateus Pinheiro, Innomotics, Alemania

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Transformación digital en minería: redes inalámbricas como base para inteligencia artificial y calidad de datos

Juan Ferraro, Emerson, Chile

15:30

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Geovision IA: interpretación geológica de testigos de perforación a partir de imágenes

Piero Zela, Estefany Córdova, Alvaro Zapata, Telmo Castañeda, Aldair Buleje y Andrea Quevedo, Alpayana, Perú

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Convergencia tecnológica en seguridad minera: bitácora digital y SOC como nuevos paradigmas

Carlos Walther, Christian Johannesen y Diego Pandolfa, Guard Service Seguridad, Chile

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Smart Traffic: gestión inteligente del tránsito en acceso principal

Andrea Quevedo, José Criado, Jesús Acuña y Piero Zela, Alpayana, Perú

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16:30-17:30

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 10

Session 10: Applied Artificial Intelligence II

Moderador: Daniela Villegas, Superintendente de Innovación y Tecnología, Minera Los Pelambres, Chile

Session 11

Session 11: Integrated Digital Platforms

Moderador: Francisco Amiama, Independent Consultant, Chile

Session 12

Session 12: Technological Innovation for Mining

Moderador: Patricio Loncomilla, Research Associate, Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC), Universidad de Chile

16:30

eng

Soft sensor for data complementation in tailing dam piezometers

Tiago Silva and Gustavo Pessin, Instituto Tecnológico Vale, Brazil; and Adrielle Santana, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Brazil

prt

Disaster detection and early warning technologies: a solution for high availability in geotechnical monitoring

Leonardo Oliveira, Bárbara Houri and Camila Nunes de Souza, Vale, Brazil

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Sistema integrado de monitoreo de vibraciones para la optimización de la convivencia operacional entre minas OP y UG

Edgar Vielma y Fernando García, Orica, Chile; Claudio Becerra y Claudio Montenegro, Minera Candelaria Lundin Mining, Chile

16:50

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Integración geometalúrgica y analítica avanzada en molienda SAG

Francisco Soto, Gabriel Berkowitz y Vicente Rojas; Empírica Consultores, Chile

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Alto rendimiento de GPS en P&T con soporte en gemelo digital

Gabriel Ibarra y Alexis Troncoso, Geocom, Chile

prt

Digital transformation of territorial analysis in mining projects using artificial intelligence

Priscila Lobo, Gisele Ramos and Talita Bracher, Vale, Brazil; and Isabella Alves, The Bakery, Innovation Consultant, Brazil

17:10

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MiningDecisionSupport: plataforma digital trazable para selección de métodos de explotación en minería subterránea

Gonzalo Bouldres, Felipe Cancino, Francisco Saavedra, Eduardo Latorre y Andrés Pardo, Universidad de Atacama, Chile

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APC e Industrial DataOps en minería: dos problemas, una convergencia necesaria

Sergio Campana, Rockwell Automation, Chile

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Inspección digital, modelos predictivos y agentes conversacionales: caso de éxito en CH&T

Felipe Iturrieta, Innomotics, Chile

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18:00-19:45

Opening Ceremony

BALLROOM A & B

BALLROOM A & B

Opening Ceremony

18:00

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Welcome Words

  • Mimy Mackenzie, Conference Manager, Gecamin, Chile
  • Victor Babarovich, Minería Digital 2026 Program Director; Technological Innovation Consultant, Chile
  • Javier Ruiz-del-Solar, Minería Digital 2026 Co-Organizer; Automation Lider, Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC), Universidad de Chile
  • Mary Torrico, Minería Digital 2026 Co-Organizer; Academic of Mechatronics Engineering Program, Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile
  • Gustavo Pessin, Minería Digital 2026 Co-Organizer; Mining Automation Area Researcher, Vale Institute of Technology, Brazil
  • Nathalie Risso, Minería Digital 2026 Co-Organizer; Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mining and Geological Engineering, The University of Arizona, USA

19:15

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From Digital to Sustainable: Creating the Mining Operations of Tomorrow

Priscila Guedes, Engineering Manager, Technology Projects, Vale, Brazil

Technical & Social Program

Monday, September 04

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08:10-10:00

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 13

Session 13: Artificial Intelligence & Asset Management

Moderador: Edgar Estupiñán, Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile

Session 14

Session 14: Digital Transformation in Practice

Moderador: Mohsen Yahyaei, Director, Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre, Australia

Session 15

Session 15: Process Modelling, Control & Optimization

Moderador: Felipe Inostroza, Associate Researcher, Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC), Universidad de Chile

08:10

spa

Daily update

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Daily update

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Daily update

08:20

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Context lifecycle framework: bridging project-to-operation handover in Latam mining

Vitor Bueckmann, Octave, Brazil

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RockVision DTwin: inteligencia geoespacial para control operacional minero

Fabrizio García y Antonio Cedeño, RockBlast Design, Chile

The author has been moved to Technical Session 18.

eng

Feature representation for ML soft sensors in conveyor belt mass flow estimation

Niliken Silva, Vale, Brazil; Luísa Ferreira, Gustavo Pessin and Thomás Vargas Pinto, Instituto Tecnológico Vale, Brazil; Francisco Diniz and Jó Ueyama, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil

08:40

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Plataforma inteligente para monitoreo y predicción de procesos industriales en minería

Nilton Barrera, I&T Solutions, Chile

prt

Interoperable architecture for greenfield and brownfield digital mine projects

Marcelo Ribeiro and Giovanino Di Niro, Siemens, Brazil

spa

Modelación de pilas mezcla para la gestión de humedad y reducción de atollos en Planta PTMP-DCH

Alonso Figueroa, Gonzalo Farías, Valentina Elgueta, Diego Tarazona y Luis Barboza, División Chuquicamata, Codelco, Chile

09:00

spa

Modelo de agentes IA aplicado en asset management y excelencia operacional

Nicolás Pollmann y Matías Sánchez, Accenture, Chile

eng

A cognitive governance layer for reliable AI assisted decision making in mining

Sandro Freitas, Vale Base Metals, Brazil

spa

Estrategia de detección y gestión de pérdida de carga en correas para evitar atollos

Gabriel Droguett y Nicolás Fuenzalida, Honeywell, Chile

09:20

spa

Modelos de Mineral Tracking: cinco años de experiencia en Codelco

Magdalena Ribbeck, Casa Matriz, Codelco, Chile; y Felipe Santibañez, Accenture, Chile

spa

What have we learnt from the first 25 years of our digital journey in mining and oil and gas

Tony Edwards, StepChange Global, United Kingdom; and Jonathan Mayhew, SLB, Chile

spa

Sistema de control MPC para alimentación mixta de mineral fresco y ripios en planta de aglomerado

David Arancibia y Marco Encina, Honeywell, Chile

09:40

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Model-agnostic predictive analytics and multi-indenture availability optimization for mining

Veronica Gacitua, Ribeeon, USA; and Claudio Gacitua, InnovaEngine, USA

spa

La importancia de la integración de información minera en una única plataforma tecnológica

Claudia Merino y Felipe Robles, El Teniente, Codelco

spa

Sistema integrado de recomendaciones en molienda SAG para optimizar rendimiento mediante IT/OT

Felipe Figueroa, Oscar Hernández, Pablo Bustos, Luis Figueroa, Cristian Leyton y Mario Vergara, Minera Los Pelambres, Chile

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10:40-12:00

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 16

Session 16: Industrial Cybersecurity

Moderador: Douglas Gomes, Intelltech Intelligent Technologies, Brazil

Session 17

Session 17: Mining Electrification & Energy Efficiency

Moderador: Mary Torrico, Academic of Mechatronics Engineering Program, Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile

Session 18

Session 18: Advanced Analytics & Optimization

Moderador: Magdalena Ribbeck, Director of Advanced Mine and Plant Analytics, Codelco, Chile

Technical Sesion Sponsor

10:40

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Secure digital mining: Integrating IT, OT and compliance in critical environments

Martín Fonzo, Certenza, Argentina

spa

Integrated optimization of haulage operations and energy management in underground mining

Fernando Soto-Naranjo, Ángela Flores, Luis Orellana, Marcos Orchard, Pierre Nancel-Penard and Javier Ruiz-del-Solar, U. de Chile; Víctor Bucarey, U. de O’Higgins, Chile; Gonzalo Monsalve and Gonzalo Ramírez, Codelco, Chile

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De modelos predictivos a decisiones operacionales: implementación de LM-ORION en la planta concentradora Candelaria

René Quezada, Adolph Möller, Luis Ayala, Diego Rojas y José Aguirre, Distrito Candelaria, Lundin Mining, Chile

11:00

spa

Deepfake e IA en minería: estrategia integral frente a la suplantación de identidad

Danilo Pomalaza y Melissa Nole, Compañía Minera Antamina, Perú

spa

Technical and economic evaluation of electric trucks fleet for the Andean countries

Gerson Bastos and Pablo Monsalve, Ausenco, Chile

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Integración de analítica avanzada y conocimiento experto para la detección anticipada de eventos críticos en minería

Martín Erazo y Pablo Zúñiga, Metso, Chile

11:20

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Auditabilidad desde el origen: integración de datos para contabilidad metalúrgica

Brayan Churata, Joe Vilchez y Jhon Muñoz, Datamine, Perú

spa

Modelo electromecánico adaptable para estimar potencia instantánea en equipos mineros eléctricos

Lukas Gleisner, Diego Troncoso-Kurtovic, Jorge García-Bustos, Bruno Masserano, Ricardo Salas-Espiñeira, Vicente Pinochet, Francisco Jaramillo-Montoya, Ángela Flores, Luis Orellana, Marcos Orchard y Javier Ruiz-del-Solar, Universidad de Chile; Gonzalo Monsalve y Gonzalo Ramírez, Codelco, Chile

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An integrated framework for strategic mine planning and multimine optimization

Isabella Buitrago, Dassault Systèmes, Colombia; Magdiel Alfaro, Solaer, Chile; Olga Reshetnikova, Dassault Systèmes, Brazil; and José González, Dassault Systèmes, Chile

11:40

spa

Ciberseguridad: encriptación cuántica (APQ)

José Uzcategui y Fernando Torres, NTT DATA, Chile

spa

Enabling continuous operation of battery-electric LHDs with trolley-assisted charging

Lukas Gleisner, Diego Troncoso-Kurtovic, Jorge García-Bustos, Bruno Masserano, Ricardo Salas-Espiñeira, Vicente Pinochet, Francisco Jaramillo-Montoya, Ángela Flores, Luis Orellana, Marcos Orchard y Javier Ruiz-del-Solar, Universidad de Chile; Gonzalo Monsalve y Gonzalo Ramírez, Codelco, Chile

eng

RockVision DTwin: inteligencia geoespacial para control operacional minero

Fabrizio García y Antonio Cedeño, RockBlast Design, Chile

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12:30-14:00

Plenary Session 1

BALLROOM A & B

BALLROOM A & B

Plenary Session 1

Moderador: Gerson Salas, Energy and Automation Manager, Nova Andino Litio, Chile

Plenary Session Sponsor

12:30

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Technology, automation, and artificial intelligence - enhancing value in safety and productivity

José Ramón Abatte, Corporate Manager Technology and Digitalization, Codelco, Chile

13:00

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AI pays off

Jaime Rebolledo, Director - Mining Services, NTT Data Chile

13:30

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Innovation under pressure: accelerating digital transformation for safer and more sustainable mining

Luis Sánchez Pastor, Head of Innovation, GoldFields, Perú

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15:30-16:50

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 19

Session 19: Computer Vision & Intelligent Monitoring

Moderador: Nathalie Risso, Assistant Professor, The University of Arizona, USA

Session 20

Session 20: Smart Mining Equipment

Moderador: Fernando Romero, Program Director Chile, Honeywell, Chile

Session 21

Session 21: Digital Twins & Optimization

Moderador: Natalia Zelada, Academic, Industrial Engineering Department, Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile

15:30

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Implementación de modelo de video analítica para monitoreo de pilas de lixiviación en División Chuquicamata

Francisca Miranda, Perla Galván, Camila Albornoz, Diego Vergara, Mauricio Pozo, División Chuquicamata, Codelco, Chile; Juan Pablo Hasche, Martín Campos y Camilo Menares, Casa Matriz, Codelco, Chile

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Cálculo de metas operacionales basado en percentiles a partir de datos de sistemas anticolisión

Jecar Arroyo, Hexagon, Chile; Hugo Gonçalves, Arthur Franca y Ruda Martins, Hexagon, Brasil

eng

Application of digital twin technology for enhanced operational efficiency in mine projects

Brady Hostetler, Honeywell, USA

15:50

prt

GET loss detection system pilot: AI-driven crusher protection at Salobo Copper Mine

Yan Oliveira, Weir Motion Metrics, Brazil; and Adriano Xisto, Vale, Brazil

spa

Managing grade variability in heterogeneous deposits using XRF sensors

Álvaro Araya y Valeria Osorio, MineSense Technologies, Chile

prt

Digital twin and virtual commissioning for mining stacker/reclaimer projects

José Neto and Leopoldo Alves, Automaton, Brazil; and Sergio Campana, Rockwell Automation, Chile

16:10

eng

Artificial intelligence in railway systems: computational optimization for efficient monitoring

Gustavo PessinLuísa Ferreira and Thomás Pinto, Instituto Tecnológico Vale, Brazil; and Francisco Diniz, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil

spa

De captura manual a robótica para datos geológicos en Túnel Correa

José Manuel Ortiz, Francisco Zapata y Pablo Araya, Kinamics Robotics, Chile

spa

Optimización conjunta de mezcla diaria y flota CAEX mediante MILP e IA para maximizar el cobre fino recuperable

Cristóbal Marín y Eduardo Conesa-Pietscheck, Trytopo.ai, Chile

16:30

eng

VertexEQ: beyond traditional optimisation through AI-driven operational intelligence

Sorousha Moayer, Cyient Consulting, USA; and Rodrigo Toro, Honeywell, Chile

spa

No technical session

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Gryphon: plataforma con IA para minería

Roberto Fustos, Trinidad Toro y Jean Navarrete, Universidad de Concepción, Chile

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17:30-18:50

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 22

Session 22: Autonomous Mining Systems

Moderador: Carlos Videla, Senior Maintenance Engineer, Minera Los Pelambres, Chile

Session 23

Session 23: Operational Innovation & Industrial Communications

Moderador: Mijail Narrea, Maintenance Supervisor, Volcán Compañía Minera, Peru

Session 24

Session 24: Industrial Data and Innovation in Mobile Equipment

Moderador: Marcelo Romero, Director, Model Mining USA

17:30

spa

Wiraq: scoop semiautónomo

Gerardo Ávalos, Ilich Montes, Adolfo Merca, Alessandra Mandriotti y Andrea Quevedo, Alpayana, Perú

spa

A Data-driven approach to the electroleaching treatment of waste streams in the WATERPROOF project

Guillermo Pozo, Carmen del Rio, Eider Martin, Maider Azpeitia, Ainhoa Unzurrunzaga, Javier Nieto and María Fernandez, Tecnalia, Spain

eng

Integrated IoT and cloud analytics architecture for geotechnical monitoring

Yaser Alsakaji, Willian Barbao, and Charleston Bezerra, Intelltech Intelligent Technologies, Brazil

17:50

spa

Aplicando gestión integrada y digital en activos de minería

David Elio y Luca Diederichsen, Accenture, Brasil

spa

Convergencia OT-IT en minería LATAM: integración de datos geotécnicos para operaciones seguras y eficientes

Glendy Suarez, Intelltech Intelligent Technologies, Chile; Charleston Bezerra, Filipe Ferreira y Ricardo Marcel, Intelltech Intelligent Technologies, Brasil

prt

Mapping data fragmentation costs to digital twin investment viability in mining

Guilherme Klein and Tadeu Martins, Siemens, Brazil

18:10

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StabCrown: plataforma digital para estabilidad de pilares corona

Gonzalo Bouldres, Felipe Cancino, Leticia Campos y Daniel Alvarado, Universidad de Atacama, Chile

spa

Gestión inteligente de flota con sistema Dispatch C4M

Gerardo Ávalos, Adolfo Merca y Aldair Buleje, Alapayana, Perú

spa

LTO as battery technology for hybridization of diesel electric dump trucks

Rafael Tutini, ABB, Chile; and Flavien Berthold, ABB, Switzerland

18:30

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Transformadores digitales en minería: de la monitorización a la gestión de flota basada en riesgo

Marcelo Ulloa, Rhona, Chile y Estevan Bravo, Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen, Brasil

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No technical presentation

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Piloto digital para la evaluación temprana de camiones híbridos en minería a cielo abierto

Edwin Pamo y Juan Luis Yarmuch,  Departamento de Ingeniería de Minas, Universidad de Chile

Technical & Social Program

Monday, September 04

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08:10-10:00

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 25

Session 25: Applied Artificial Intelligence III

Moderador: Grover Pomacagua, Operations and Control Superintendent, Lambol, Bolivia

Session 26

Session 26: Technological Innovation for Operational Excellence

Moderador: Pía Torres, Innovation Manager, Hub de Innovación Minera del Perú

Session 27

Session 27: Process Control & Optimization II

Moderador: Javier Solar, Ingeniero Senior Control Avanzado Dcs, Teck Resources, Chile

08:10

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Daily update

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Daily update

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Daily update

08:20

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REx: Agente experto en reología para análisis avanzado y soporte operativo en tiempo real

Sebastián Haristoy, Jonathan Venegas y Rodrigo Balboa; Konatec, Chile

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Digital product thinking as a strategy for PPM platform adoption in mining capital projects

Priscila Lobo, Vale, Brazil

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Optimizing maintenance strategies for geotechnical monitoring systems using NSGA-II

Leonardo Oliveira, Giovanna Rocha and Marília Melo, Vale, Brazil, and Homero Castro, Thaís Menegaldi and Michel Bessani, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil

08:40

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Plataforma de inteligencia operacional para soporte de decisión en minería

Eduardo Riquelme, Andritz, Chile

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Caso de éxito de gemelo digital en planta de tostación

Diego Jaques y Sandy Ramirez, Kairos Mining, Rodrigo Diaz, Ministro Hales, Codelco; Jonathan Aqueveque, Codelco

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Leveraging equipment performance data to enhance uncertainty-aware mine planning

Sylvester Avane, Angelina Anani and Nathalie Risso, University of Arizona, USA

09:00

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Sistema inalámbrico de monitoreo remoto de escobillas de grafito WMS-02

María José Lambert, Joaquín Estay, Ismael Agredo y Francisco Álvarez, Wila

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AI for rock fragmentation, prediction and drill-blast optimization in open pit mining

Ana Salazar y Luis Nicolalde, Universidad Central del Ecuador

AUTHOR UNABLE TO PRESENT

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Cyclone operating patterns as a driver of particle size uniformity and metal production

Rodrigo Bruna, Alejandro Ramos, Robert Maron and Alejandro Jaque, CiDRA Minerals Processing, Chile

09:20

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Improving loading-cycle performance and safety with computer vision-based operational analytics

Sergio Lagos, Jorge Skeet, Manuel Zamorano and Sebastián Vergara; PSINet, Chile

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IA + Blockchain para capturar el premium ESG en mercados internacionales y aumentar ROI del cobre

Serrana Verges, AmbioTeck, Chile

eng

Metallurgical accounting in a large production chain

Italo Figueiredo and Jedson Damasceno, TAGNA Tecnologia, Brazil; William Barbosa and Paulo Sérgio de Oliveira, Samarco Mineração, Brazil

09:40

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Multimodal AI and quadruped robotics for conveyor belt inspection in mining

Mauricio Ramírez, SK Godelius, Chile

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Closed-loop energy-aware digital twin for trolley-assisted CAEX haulage

Priscila Alves and Víctor Baeza, NTT DATA, Chile

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No technical presentation

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10:40-11:40

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 28

Session 28: Computer Vision, AI & Robotics

Moderador: Andrea Quevedo, Head of Digital Transformation, Alpayana, Peru

Session 29

Session 29: Industrial Data & Connected Systems

Moderador: José Luis Bugueño, Academic of Mechatronics Engineering Program, Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile

Session 30

Session 30: Smart Equipment & Automation

Moderador: Santiago Nattino, Academic, Electrical Engineering Department, Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile

Technical Sesion Sponsor

10:40

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Smart F80: detección de granulometría con IA

José Criado, Jesús Acuña y Piero Zela, Alpayana, Perú

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Diagnóstico del greide en vías de acarreo mediante datos GPS de sistemas de seguridad vehicular

Hugo Gonçalves, Arthur Franca, Ruda Martins y Sergio Junior, Hexagon, Brasil; Anthony Gutarra y Aldo Olarte, Hexagon, Peru

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CAS Nivel 9 en minería subterránea: caso minera Meridian - El Peñón, Chile

Camilo Morales y Michael López, EPIROC, Chile

11:00

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Power prediction in grinding using hybrid models and time-series architectures

María José Astudillo, Fernanda Barrera, Cristian Vernet, Matias Mansoulet and Brian Vivero, Molycop, Chile; and Paul Shelley, Molycop, Australia

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Sistema multi-experto para priorización de alertas CAS y análisis espacial de riesgo de colisión

Anthony Gutarra y Aldo Olarte, Hexagon, Peru; Arthur Franca, Hugo Garcia y Ruda Martins, Hexagon, Brasil

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Evaluation of feed rate control adjustments for reducing average truck dumping time

Camila Carneiro, Mateus Filipe, Cristiano Citi and Jackson Sousa Silva, Vale, Brazil; and Vinicius Ferreira, IHM Stefanini, Brazil

11:20

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Framework de continuidad operacional para medición leyes basado en capa física y virtual

César Bravo, Oscar Hernández, Cristian Leyton, Luis Figueroa y Mario Vergara, Minera Los Pelambres, Chile

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Monitoreo remoto para la confiabilidad de activos en pozos de agua en zonas remotas: cumplimiento normativo y optimización operativa

Andrés Suárez, Emerson, Chile

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Optimization of swing-angle control in ERS 7495 to improve loading efficiency

Gilney de Freitas, Talitta Marinho, and Aline Campos, Vale, Brazil

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12:10-13:40

Plenary Session 2

BALLROOM A & B

BALLROOM A & B

Plenary Session 2

Moderador: Piero Saravia, Digital Transformation Manager, Minsur, Peru

12:10

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Digital ecosystems in mining: connecting data, people, and operations across the value chain

Sofía Castillo, Digital Systems Manager Latam, Teck Resources, Chile

12:40

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Designing digital operations from day one: OT architecture for next-generation mining projects

Jorge García, Operational Technology Leader, Argentina

13:10

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Tecnología en minería de baja ley: cómo la innovación con sentido redefine la creación de valor

Rodrigo Bilbao La Vieja, Manager IT and Digital Transformation, Sierra Gorda SCM, Chile

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15:10-16:10

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 31

Session 31: Industrial Data & Connected Systems II

Moderador: Mallén Gajardo, Global Project Pursuit Manager, Metals & Mining, Emerson, Chile

Session 32

Session 32: Remote Operations

Moderador: Mary Torrico, Academic of Mechatronics Engineering Program, Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile

Session 33

Session 33: Mining Electrification Infrastructure

Moderador: Lorenzo Muñoz, Dpto. Ingenieria Electrica, Universidad de Concepción, Chile

15:10

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Centro integrado de operaciones División Radomiro Tomic

Roxana Pinto y Constanza Vilches, Casa Matriz, Codelco; Manuel Acuña y Marcos Cifuentes, División Radomiro Tomic, Chile

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Application of digital tools in engineering of records: experiences in tailings storage facility management

Consuelo Rodríguez, Abraham Figueroa, German Toledo y Wolfgang Wachtendorff, Arcadis, Chile

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Electrical generator selection for islanded power stations

Rene Rossi, R. Rossi & Associates, Australia

15:30

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MINEWATCH: tracking en la última milla

Juan Pedro Gajardo, Nicolás Canales, MineWatch, Chile; y José Reyes, División El Teniente, Codelco, Chile

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De la captura a la decisión: robótica, analítica e inteligencia de negocios para una operación minera más eficiente

Ignacia España, José Manuel Ortiz,  y Carlo Lobiano, Kinamics Robotics SpA, Chile

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Dimensionamiento de infraestructura de carga para equipos a batería en minería subterránea

Agustín Vilches, Kevin Espinoza, Fernando Urzúa, Iván Pérez, Francisco Jaramillo, Ángela Flores, Luis Orellana, Marcos Orchard y Javier Ruiz-del-Solar, Universidad de Chile; Gonzalo Monsalve y Gonzalo Ramírez, Casa Matriz, Codelco, Chile

15:50

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Implementation of a virtual weighing system for coal traceability at Parauapebas terminal

Vitor Nunes, Taiany Coura, Rinaldo Secundino and Jessica Lorana, Vale Base Metals, Brazil; and Paulo Sá, SATEC Soluções Industriais, Brazil

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Plataforma de modelamiento y visualización en tiempo real para mejora operacional desde centro de operaciones remoto

Katherine Muñoz, Anglo American, Chile; y Joaquín Laínez, TIMining, Chile

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Technological architecture for electrical substation automation system

Débora Martins, Paulo Vieira and Mateus Cruz, Vale, Brazil; Audrey Machado and Maurício Santos, Engineering Brazil

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16:10-17:40

Closing Ceremony, Participants Satisfaction Survey Raffle and Farewell Cheese and Wine

Foyer

Foyer

Closing Ceremony, Participants Satisfaction Survey Raffle and Farewell Cheese and Wine

16:10

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Acknowledgments and Closing Remarks

  • Mimy Mackenzie, Conference Manager, Gecamin, Chile
  • Victor Babarovich, Minería Digital 2026 Program Director; Technological Innovation Consultant, Chile
  • Priscila Guedes, Minería Digital 2026 Chair; Engineering Manager, Technology Projects, Vale, Brazil

Technical & Social Program

Monday, September 04

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Poster Session

Foyer

BALLROOM A & B

Poster Session

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Energy-efficient autonomous haulage in open-pit mines using physics-constrained machine learning

Arie Herrera, The University of Arizona, USA

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Driving sustainable mining: power BI analysis of diesel-to-green hydrogen transition in haul trucks

Taira Medina, Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa, Peru

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Predictive demand model for electric shovel teeth in open - pit mining

Redy Mamani, Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología, Peru

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Intelligent fatigue monitoring device

Carlos Molina, David Castañeda and Alan Muñoz, School of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile

eng

SAG mill operating mode identification and performance evaluation using ensemble clustering

Darshil Patel and Mauricio Garcia-Rada, Asarco, USA

eng

Data-driven prediction of pipeline head loss for proactive pigging planning

Daniel Fartes and Vicente Sepúlveda, Ausenco, Brazil

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Energy-efficient pump dispatch and continuous monitoring in a mine water pipeline

Pablo Vergara, Pablo Monsalve and Gerson Bastos, Ausenco, Chile

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An integrated approach to simulation and data science in the milling and classification of metallic ores

Tania Garzón, Universidad Nacional de Colombia

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Hybrid ML model to predict concentrate quality in digital mining

Sofía Porras, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile

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InsiteXR: remote inspection of critical mining infrastructure using multi-user virtual reality

Sofía Montecinos, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile

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Securing the digital mine: a machine learning framework for OT-IT cybersecurity in mining

Pedro Suárez, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Peru

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Virtual validation of robotic trajectories for WAAM fabrication of mining components

Bastián Rivas, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile

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Artificial vision for early detection of GETs and granulometric optimization in loading and primary crushing

Edward Rosales, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Peru

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Lean 4.0 in mining: a digital solution for role confirmations and continuous improvement

Victor López, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Peru

eng

Stochastic and dynamic mine planning: integrating geological, equipment performance, and commodity price uncertainties

Sylvester Avane, The University of Arizona, USA

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Predicting SWRC in Chilean mine tailings with physics-informed ML (PIML) and explainable AI (XAI)

Gustavo González, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile

eng

Evolution of intelligent spectral analysis: from black-box classification to expert-guided frameworks

Angel Aramayo, The University of Arizona, USA

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No-invasive interconnected module system for terrain reconnaissance in CAEX

Javier Villarroel, Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile

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Integration of gradient boosting and residue kriging to optimize copper grade estimation and reduce bias in porphyry deposits

José Tito, Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa, Peru

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Real-time structural sensor-based load distribution monitoring

Dina Flores, Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile